April has arrived, and that means a whole new group of 4K Blu-ray releases, and it’s looking like a real mix! Here at TechRadar, we not only use 4K Blu-ray to test the best TVs and best soundbars, but we’re collectors ourselves. Some of these very discs may find their way onto our shelves!
While it looks like there are tons of great discs coming in April, I’ve selected a few highlights that I’m hoping to feature in the Blu-ray Bounty, our monthly column where we test the latest 4K Blu-ray releases that we think will show off your home theater system: be that picture, audio, or hopefully, both!
In my March most anticipated 4K Blu-ray article, I picked 3: 10 To Yuma (1957), Wicked: For Good, The Breakfast Club, The Man Who Wasn’t There, and Ben-Hur. I got to test four of the five in the March 2026 Blu-ray Bounty, and they looked great. Ben-Hur was delayed in the UK until April 26th, so expect it in this month’s Blu-ray Bounty!
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Below, I’ve picked four of my most anticipated discs for April 2026. As I’m based in the UK, these are based on UK 4K releases, so don’t be surprised if your favorite is missing!
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Sony Pictures)
A direct sequel to 28 Years Later (the third movie in the 28 Days Later franchise), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple picks up where its predecessor left off. Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) makes a groundbreaking discovery, while Spike (Alfie Williams) is indoctrinated into a cult led by ‘Sir Lord’ Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell).
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has plenty of visually striking scenes, with strong contrast and bright, burning fires, that are sure to look great in 4K, especially with Dolby Vision HDR support. I’m expecting a clean, modern 4K presentation akin to other titles I’ve tested, such as Predator: Badlands.
An action-packed horror like this relies on its sound design, so it’s great news that the 4K disc for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple comes with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack in tow. This will be great for delivering every visceral fight sequence, heart-pounding, eerie scene, and even the moments of calm in nature.
Release dates
US – April 21, 2026
UK – April 20, 2026
Marty Supreme (A24)
Marty Supreme tells the story of Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a table tennis player who vies to become world champion in the 1950s. Directed by Josh Safdie (of the Safdie Brothers, who directed Good Time and Uncut Gems), Marty Supreme was nominated for several Academy Awards in 2026.
The Safdie Brothers are often known for making excellent-looking movies, as anyone who has seen Good Time and Uncut Gems will attest, and Marty Supreme is no different. The 1950s aesthetic, both colorful and gritty, should look great on 4K, and table tennis sequences should be a good test for your display’s motion.
The 4K Blu-ray of Marty Supreme comes with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, which will not only be great for delivering the movie’s soundtrack (filled with songs from both the 1950s and 1980s) but also for the movie’s ping pong sequences. I’m looking forward to putting this one through our reference Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar to really test that immersive Atmos feel.
Release dates
US – March 31, 2026
UK – April 6, 2026
Gilda (The Criterion Collection)
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Gilda is a classic of Golden Age Cinema and is one of Rita Hayworth’s (who plays the titular Gilda) most famous roles. It tells the story of Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford), a gambler who takes a job for a casino owner, only for issues to arise when he realizes the owner’s new wife is his ex-lover, Gilda (Hayworth).
It seems like every month I write about a new Criterion Collection 4K disc that brings new life to an older movie, be it 3:10 To Yuma, Captain Blood, Double Indemnity: I could go on. Gilda looks like it’s set to be the latest entry into this lineage, and I have every faith this movie is going to look excellent in 4K, especially with Dolby Vision HDR included.
The 4K disc of Gilda is only set to feature an LCPM mono soundtrack, but again, as I’ve experienced with a few Criterion Collection 4K discs, I’m expecting a refined soundtrack with clear speech and a clean score. There won’t be anything sound-system-worthy, but it should be great nonetheless.
Release dates
US – April 7, 2026
UK – April 27, 2026
Hamnet (Universal Pictures)
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Hamnet tells the story of Agnes Hathaway (Jessie Buckley), wife to playwright William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), who must deal with the tragic loss of their son Hamnet, an event that inspires Shakespeare to write Hamlet. Directed by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet won multiple awards, including Academy Awards for Zhao (Best Director), Buckley (Best Actress), and Best Picture.
Hamnet should look great on 4K Blu-ray. It has contrasting scenes that should really show off all areas of a display. From the lush natural forests with occasionally bold costumes to the grittier, dirtier streets of London, there should be plenty here to serve as a visual feast. Not least of all because Dolby Vision HDR is supported.
While this disc is unlikely to push your system to its limits like an action blockbuster would, the Hamnet 4K release does come with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Where I expect this to shine is during the scenes in the forests and nature. These can often be among the best types of scenes for really showing off a Dolby Atmos sound system, with more subtle sound effects.
Release date
US – March 3, 2026
UK – April 13, 2026
Highlighted releases – April 2026
Below is a list of highlighted releases for April 2026. Both US and UK releases are featured here (which are indicated). Release dates may vary by region, with some titles already released or some coming later in the year. The titles I’ve discussed above are highlighted in bold.
April 6/7
- Gilda (Criterion) (UK release, April 27)
- Mercy (2026) (UK release, April 20)
- Crime Story (UK)
- Marty Supreme (UK)
April 13/14
- Hamnet (UK)
- The Devil’s Backbone
- The Blade (Criterion) (UK)
- Mantrap (US release, April 24)
- The Phantom (1996)
- Monty Python: Life Of Brian
- Becoming Led Zeppelin: Collector’s Edition (UK release, April 27)
- Trouble In Paradise (1932) (Criterion) (UK release, April 20)
April 20/21
- 28 years Later: The Bone Temple
- Die My Love
- Sleepers
- Point Blank
- The Eye
April 27/28
- Moneyball
- Innerspace
- Throw Momma From The Train
- Dust Bunny
- Stardust
- The Protector (UK)
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